Quick Info
Feb. – May
Aug. – Oct.
Sun or
partial shade
1/4 inch
1 – 2 inches
18 – 21 days
Kitchen Herbs
Italian “Gigante” Parsley
Italian “Gigante” Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum)
Quick Info
Feb. – May
Aug. – Oct.
Sun or
partial shade
1/4 inch
1 – 2 inches
18 – 21 days
EXCLUSIVE – Deliciously different, our heirloom Gigante Italian parsley has exceptionally large, flat glossy leaves whose sweet and mellow flavor will win your taste buds’ applause. We import this variety for its fine full flavor, without any hint of harsh metallic overtones. The deep green, flavorful leaves are wonderful; add a healthy handful of the chopped leaves to every green salad you make to heighten both flavor and nutrition. Sprinkle liberally on potatoes, rice, seafood and pasta and to finish soups and stews. Grow some in a big pot near your kitchen where you can cut it often to enjoy in everyday cooking.
Seed Count: Approx. 850 / Weight: 2 g
- SKU:5490
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Quick Info
Feb. – May
Aug. – Oct.
Sun or
partial shade
1/4 inch
1 – 2 inches
18 – 21 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
BIENNIAL, GROWN AS ANNUAL
Spring/summer/fall harvest
Frost hardy
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
Start parsley in spring when weather is settled but still cool and/or in late summer in mild winter climates. Plant in full sun or half-day sun if climate is very hot. Sow seeds 1-2 inches apart into a well-worked fertile seed bed. Cover 1/4 inch deep. Parsley germinates unevenly over several weeks; be patient and keep seed bed evenly moist. Using synthetic row covers to hold moisture during germination is helpful; remove when seedlings are well established.
TO PLANT INDOORS
Sow parsley seeds in early spring in a container of seed starting mix. Cover 1/4 inch deep, and keep container moist but not soggy until seedlings emerge. Provide a good light source. Feed seedlings frequently until ready to transplant when several inches tall.
THIN OR TRANSPLANT
Space 3 to 4 inches apart when seedlings large enough to handle.